Today's Spotlight is on .... Mavis

aka:  ravymavy, lady ravy

Occupation:  sewing machinest (overlocker) retired. Now look after my children (my grandkids) while my daughters go out to work.

Family:  I have 8 children, 6 girls, and 2 boys, all grown up now with their own families. (26 grandkids plus 7 step grandkids) Costs me a fortune at Christmas but I wouldn't change it for the world.

 Characteristic that describes you best:  Surprisingly shy until I get to know people. Once in the company of my friends I am a party animal! lol

Interests/hobbies:  sewing, reading, walking (though I can't do much walking now-a-days), cross word puzzles, and of course my pc.

Places you've been:  Brussels, Scotland, Corfu (Greece), Benidorm (3 times), Turkey (twice), Cyprus, Saloo (Spain), America

Favorite Place:  My favorite place... not sure I really have one, unless you count Benidorm when Mike followed me out there and we had the best 11 days of my life! He's such a romantic at times.

Proudest Accomplishment:  It was when I was 40 summit years, I joined an outdoor pursuits groups. We were being taught to be leaders in absailing, canoeing, hill walking, gorge walking, mountain climbing, and social events. I cannot swim, and was afraid of heights, and very shy. I completed my course with a pass (it was for 10 months)! We had to go to Brussels as part of the course, so it was also my first time flying.

Future Goal: To do as much travelling as possible. Win the lottery, and live the rest of my life in a warmer country.